There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Olavakkode by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkadtrain 16316 / ...
2h 57m₹475–1,672Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Thrissurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Palakkadbus
4h 19m₹473–2,518Drive 142.2 km
- Drive from Kochi to Olavakkodecar 142.2 km
2h 13m₹1,605–2,317Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Olavakkodetaxi 142.2 km
2h 13m₹3,100–3,800
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Olavakkode is to bus which costs ₹470 - ₹2,600 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Olavakkode is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Olavakkode. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Palakkad via Thrissur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Olavakkode. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Palakkad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Kochi and Olavakkode is 159 km. The road distance is 142.2 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Olavakkode without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs ₹470 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Kochi to Olavakkode, including transfers.
Kochi to Olavakkode bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Olavakkode train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Olavakkode is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs ₹470 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹470 - ₹2,600 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Olavakkode, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkad every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Palakkad via Ernakulam and Thrissur in around 4h 19m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹95–370
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thrissur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,800
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Kochi to Olavakkode bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Thrissur station.
Kochi to Olavakkode train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Olavakkode is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Kochi to Olavakkode.
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